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Interview with Judith Viorst

Judith Viorst is an award-winning journalist and author of many
books for children as well as adults. Her beloved children's book, Alexander
and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day has sold 2 million copies
and was inspired by Judith's own son Alexander. The book also features Judith's
sons, Nick and Anthony. The success led to other books in the series and musical
theatre productions. Judith teamed up with composer, Shelly Markham. Both
Judith and Shelly shared stories about how inspiring their creative partnership
has been. Judith writes the lyrics and Shelly composes the music (listen to
the songs below). They are both eager and planning to begin working together
on a new musical theatre production based on an upcoming childrens book.

Judith has written several books for adults, including Necessary Losses,
which was on The New York Times best-seller list for 2 years. In the
following audio excerpts, Judith speaks candidly about her amazing journey,
beginning with her childhood through the present. It was a great pleasure
to speak Judith Viorst. She is warm, intelligent, insightful and humorous.

Im a big believer in reading to your sons until they have
mustaches and your daughters until they start thinking about their first
date. Long after they can read themselves I think you can find books
that the family can sit around and be willing to sit still for a reading.
Judith Viorst.

Judith talks about the most important books she read as a young girl
and how it shaped her path as an author

Judith describes her writing journey from a young girl through the
present

Judith is invited to write her first childrens book after being
interviewed on television by Barbara Walters